After five years of operations, the Manchester Adventist Community Services (MACS) continues to grow the reach of its food pantry through partnerships and the work of its volunteers. Since COVID-19 hit in 2020, the pantry has grown from serving an average of 80 families a week to 300.

Every Advent season Christians look back in celebration and gratitude to Christ’s first coming while eagerly looking forward to His soon return. The season is usually filled with gifts and decorations, quality family time, and, of course, the melodies of beloved Christmas carols and songs.